Is there anyway to run 64-bit guest on a 32-bit Host?
I have 2 power edge 1950 with ESX3 but i wont let me install a "Windows 2003 enterprise 64-bit" OS Is there anything I can do make this work. I just want to check a bit software works on 64-bit...
View ArticleHow to increase disk size
Hi. I've a Windows 2003 Virtual Machine who's C:\ is growing fast due to TrendMicro log and patterns. Any solution to increase the disk size? Kind regards.
View ArticleThe server could not interpret the client's request
My VI Client cannot connect to virtual centre , even all VM services is running and pingable .it just pop up with error message " The server could not interpret the client's request" I have using...
View Articlefailed to extend disk the called function cannot be performed on partial...
I have taken over administration of our VI3 and encountered this message: "failed to extend disk the called function cannot be performed on partial chains please open the parent virtual disk" when I...
View ArticleESX Downloading vmdk files from Datastore "Connection Timed Out" Error
When attempting to download vmdk files from my ESX Datastores, I receive a "Connection to server has timed out" Error. I can download any smal files (vmx, etc.) but when I try to download my vmdk's,...
View ArticleHOWTO: Installing ESX Server from a USB flash drive
After Mike Laverick posted his experience with ESX Server and USB flash disks in another thread, I decided to figure out how to make it work.Here's a quick rundown on setting up a USB flash disk (ie....
View ArticleCritical Storage Alert on one of my hosts
I've recently applied Update 4 to my VI3 cluster. The upgrade went smooth, and everything has been running fine for about 3 weeks now. I noticed yesterday that one of my hosts was reporting a...
View Articleproper way to shutdown esx server
what is the proper way to shutdown a esx server? I moved all vms to another host already
View ArticleVMware tools: not running
Hi all, I have this intermittent issue where, according to Virtual Centre, VMware tools will stop running on a VM. If I log into the VM, the service is started and running OK, with no errors logged....
View ArticleBest values DAVG/cmd (ESXTOP) ?
Hi I work on performance analysis of our SAN. We use VmWare ESX 3.0.2. I use ESXTOP for that. I read that DAVG/cmd is a good performance index, but i don't know what are good values. What is the...
View ArticleHow do you create a template
I am trying to figure out how to create a template of a VM. I am using VI Client. Does the host have to be in maintenance mode. The help is not helping. I am a newbie with VMware. TIAMike
View Articlecan't delete .vmdk file on Datastore
Hello, In my new company i've inherited an ESX server which runs some virtual server2003 machines stored on a SAN Datastore. As i investigated more i discovered that is was running short of...
View ArticleHow to find HBA WWN number on ESX server
Hi Friends I have 2 Emulex HBAs installed on my ESX host. I am trying to find out the HBA WWN numbers. I have lputil installed on ESX hosts but it doesn't show me the WWN. Under VI if I go to the...
View Articleifup: vmnics device eth0 does not seem to be present, delaying initializing
Hello After upgrading my RHES 4 to the latest kernel release I noticed in the startup of my vm that he was showing an error on my vmware-tools.The system said I had to reconfigure my vmware tools....
View ArticleVpxClient.exe Command line
I have multiple VC servers on our private network that I connect to and I would like to automate the process somewhat. Are there any public command line options for VpxClient.exe to specify the...
View ArticleUnable to access a file since it is locked - Something to look for
Good day, I just wanted to post this information for others that might be having the same issue. We had created a template on our new VI3 system (ESX 3.5 update 1 and VC 2.5 Update 1). We deployed...
View ArticleFAILED: Unable to obtain the IP address of the helper virtual machine
Hi, I've got this message when I use the converter V4. What does it means exactly ? and above all how to work around this ? thx
View ArticleHow to access ESX service console
Hi all.I am a TV engineer trying to solve a network issue with our equipment. I am not a network engineer. I am trying to follow the VMWareKB: 'Troubleshooting network connection issues using Address...
View Articlecron task help
Hi! I need to automate a reboot of my esxi server and red about to fix that in /etc/crontask. My problem is that when I have edit the /etc/crontask and saved it and then reboot the server, thoes...
View ArticleWhat is vCPU ?
Can anyone explain me what exactly is vCPU? Is vCPU i can only define wiht ESX 3.5 or i can have options in Vmare server 2.0 also (which i couldn't see anywhere). Also, how can i divide 1 Physical...
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